TRIO Assistant Director for Academic Coaching

Maryville College • Maryville, TN

42d • $45,366 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Academic Coaching provides individual mentoring and academic, career, and financial coaching to TRIO eligible students. The coach holds regular meetings to assess academic need and track progress through each student's individualized Academic Success Plan. The Academic Coach generates end-of- semester reports for TRIO Project Director and supervises the mentoring program, and coordinates the TRIO workshops.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in counseling, education, social work, or a related field preferred. A bachelor's degree paired with substantial relevant experience in academic coaching, student support, or TRIO-related work will be considered.
• Experience mentoring college students.
• Ability to assess the needs of educationally disadvantaged students
• Ability to design strategies that utilize successful motivational techniques
• Familiarity with financial aid regulations and guidelines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information
• Ability to communicate effectively with program participants, university administrators, and program staff
• Ability to function independently
• Ability to plan and coordinate educational outreach activities
• Awareness of and willingness to uphold Maryville College's values regarding diversity
• Demonstrate understanding, training, sensitivity, and commitment to populations served by TRIO Student Support Services Program grant
• Familiarity with computers, MS Office and student data management software, Google documents, and Blackboard LMS
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds.
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Standard office equipment: computer, phone, etc.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the mentoring program
• Communicate College's academic policies and procedures to Program participants.
• Prepare end-of-the-year data, as required by SSS program guidelines.
• Conduct program intake interviews to assess student needs.
• Maintain Student Handbook for Program participants.
• Work with students to create individualized Academic Success Plan.
• Establish and maintain regular meeting schedule with students, provide academic coaching and diagnostic feedback on academic skills, professional development, and career planning.
• Monitor student progress.
• Maintain student files.
• Coordinate academic, financial literacy, and career and professional development workshops.
• Design and facilitate workshops on academic success, professional development, and financial literacy.

Benefits

• Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous paid time off program, a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%, and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values both professional excellence and personal well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees